Lauren Pope 'dating Wretch 32'

The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Pope is reportedly dating rapper Wretch 32.

The pair is said to have grown closer after the musician caught model Pope's eye earlier this month.

They have since been on a number of dates and were spotted partying at fellow TOWIE star Joey Essex's birthday celebrations at London's Funky Buddha nightclub on Tuesday.

A source tells The Sun, "Wretch is a big ladies' man and gets on really well with Lauren. They have a real laugh together and enjoy each other's company. It's very early days - they're some way from being an item - but for the time being they are enjoying the flirting."